Confidentiality
Discussions between a therapist and a client are confidential. Information will not be released without the client’s written consent unless mandated or permitted by law. Possible exceptions to confidentiality include but are not limited to the following situations:
- child abuse; abuse of the elderly or disabled; abuse of patients in treatment facilities; sexual exploitation;
- AIDS/HIV and other communicable disease infections and possible transmissions;
- court orders; criminal prosecutions; child custody cases; suites in which the mental health of a party is an issue;
- situations where the therapists has duty to disclose, or where, in the therapist’s judgment, it is necessary to warn, protect, notify or disclose;
- sexual exploitation by a mental health professional or member of the clergy; fee disputes between the therapist and the client;
- a negligence suit brought by the client against the therapist; the filing of a complaint with a licensing board or other state or federal regulatory authority;
- to regulatory authorities in connection with their compliance or investigatory responsibilities; to employees or agents of the practice for operational purposes;
- to a supervisor if the therapist is under supervision for treatment consultation with other mental health professionals when deemed necessary by the therapist.
Social Media
Employees of Calm Harbors Counseling do not accept friend or contact requests from current or former clients on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter or any other social media platform. Interacting with clients on social media can compromise confidentiality and privacy of both the provider and the client. Such interactions can blur the boundaries of the professional relationship and are not permitted.
For a complete list and full explaination of all of Calm Harbors Counseling Polices please refer to the Psychotherapy Services Agreement.
Interacting with clients on social media can compromise confidentiality and privacy of both the therapist and the client. Such interactions can blur the boundaries of the professional relationship and are not permitted.